CVE-2017-14867

Name: CVE-2017-14867
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-29T01:34:50.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 36.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14867 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Git before 2.10.5, 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.5, 2.13.x before 2.13.6, and 2.14.x before 2.14.2 uses unsafe Perl scripts to support subcommands such as cvsserver, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in a module name. The vulnerable code is reachable via git-shell even without CVS support.. EPSS estimates a 36.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Git before 2.10.5, 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.5, 2.13.x before 2.13.6, and 2.14.x before 2.14.2 uses unsafe Perl scripts to support subcommands such as cvsserver, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in a module name. The vulnerable code is reachable via git-shell even without CVS support.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

36.00%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git-Scm	Git	<= 2.10.4
Git-Scm	Git	2.11.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.11.1
Git-Scm	Git	2.11.2
Git-Scm	Git	2.11.3
Git-Scm	Git	2.12.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.12.1
Git-Scm	Git	2.12.2
Git-Scm	Git	2.12.3
Git-Scm	Git	2.12.4
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.1
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.2
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.3
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.4
Git-Scm	Git	2.13.5
Git-Scm	Git	2.14.0
Git-Scm	Git	2.14.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/876854Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00246.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://public-inbox.org/git/xmqqy3p29ekj.fsf%40gitster.mtv.corp.google.com/T/#u
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3984Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/26/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.debian.org/876854Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2017/msg00246.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://public-inbox.org/git/xmqqy3p29ekj.fsf%40gitster.mtv.corp.google.com/T/#u
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3984Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14867?

How severe is CVE-2017-14867?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14867 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 36.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14867?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-14867?

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Source: NVD / NIST